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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.85, 48,359.84 and 19,128.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.85, 48,359.84 and 19,128.69 is: 26,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.85 : 48,359.84 = 19,128.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.85/48,359.84 = 19,128.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.85x = 48,359.84 × 19,128.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.85x = 925,060,292.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,060,292.17/35,042.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,397.98

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